Prospectus of

MSc & MPH Programmes

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2018

For Nepalese & International Candidates

B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Dharan, Nepal
BPKIHS OFFICE HOURS
Sunday – Thursday : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm*
Friday : 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday : Holiday
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* 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm lunch break

No official transaction will be entertained after the office hours.

Contact us
The Entrance Examination Committee
B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Telephone No. (Direct Line): 00977-25-530735
Telephone No. : 00977-25-525555, 521017 (Ext. 4017, 5278, 5433,
2278)
Fax No.: 00977-25-532155, 528757
Contact Office in Kathmandu: 00977-1-4372263
Website: www.bpkihs.edu, entrance.bpkihs.edu
E-mail: office.academics@bpkihs.edu

Note:
1. Please read the prospectus and instructions carefully before filling
the forms. Examination fees once paid will not be refunded.
2. If the photograph and signature uploaded along with the online
application is not of the specified size and format, the form will be
rejected.
3. Admission will be made purely based on merit of Entrance
Examination and Counseling. We do not have any management
quota.
4. It is mandatory for shortlisted candidates to appear in the
counseling for final selection.
5. We have no agents/middlemen inside and outside the Institute for
securing seats. Beware of persons claiming to provide seats by any
means, whatsoever.

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What attracts students and faculties at BPKIHS?

BPKIHS Academics
 BPKIHS is a leading Health Sciences University of Nepal. It is known around
the globe by virtue of its innovative curricula. Every year BPKIHS gets
substantial number of candidates to enroll in its academic programs.
 Its educational philosophy was conceptualized by eminent medical
educationists from Nepal, India & various international communities
including WHO.

International and National Perspectives of BPKIHS

 There are substantial number of Indian students studying in the institute.
Indian nationals do not require any visa to enter Nepal.
 BPKIHS is an international university in a true sense. Students from the
Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, USA,
Canada and other countries visit the institute regularly for their electives
and clerkship.

BPKIHS curricula are the most innovative in this region of the globe.
 The BPKIHS curricula provide optimum exposure from primary to tertiary
health care system services and the training prepares them to work
efficiently both within and outside the country, in urban and rural areas,
and in tropical and subtropical region.
 Training/learning is partially interdisciplinary involving students of
Medical, Dental, Nursing and other allied health sciences.

Research Perspective
 BPKIHS is a leading scientific institute in Nepal.
 Amongst the other medical institutes of Nepal, the faculty members at
BPKIHS publish maximum number of scientific articles in national and
international reputed periodicals and journals. It has made BPKIHS well
known worldwide in the field of biomedical and educational research.
 BPKIHS has its own scientific journal ‘Journal of B. P. Koirala Institute of
Health Sciences’ (JBPKIHS).

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Geographic Location, Climate, Weather and Environment
 BPKIHS is situated in Dharan - one of the cleanest cities of Nepal, an
environment-friendly city surrounded by greenery. It has electricity supply
round the clock even during the load-shedding hours. In addition, there
are hill stations situated at half-an-hour to three-hour drive for recreation.
Dharan enjoys comfortable weather round the year, which is its most
unique and enjoyable feature in this region.

BPKIHS graduates
 The graduates of BPKIHS are welcomed worldwide. A substantial number
of MBBS and BDS graduates go to pursue higher level training in the USA,
UK, Australia and Canada. Our graduates perform well in Postgraduate
Entrance Exams in Nepal, India and abroad. They are well known around
the globe for their quality health service and education.
 BPKIHS graduates get attractive placements in emerging health/ medical
institute of Nepal and across the globe.

Social accountability
 It has also adopted the principle of “Social Accountability” in general.

Facilities within the campus

 The campus has sufficient playgrounds (for football, cricket, basketball,
golf course, tennis court, badminton etc.).
 There are shops, canteens, post office, restaurants, banks and ATMs within
the BPKIHS premises.

Please note
 Please read this prospectus carefully before submission of application.
 Once admitted to any of the Post Graduate (PG) courses, please keep this
prospectus till you complete your course.

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 1
2. VISION, MISSION AND GOALS OF BPKIHS ................................ 3
3. SEATS AVAILABLE ...................................................................... 5
4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA............................................................... 6
5. HOW TO APPLY ........................................................................... 7
6. SELECTION PROCESS ............................................................... 11
7. ADMISSION ............................................................................... 14
8. DATE OF JOINING ..................................................................... 15
9. CONTRACT ................................................................................ 15
10. FEE STRUCTURE ....................................................................... 15
11. CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION/ LEAVING THE COURSE .... 17
12. DURATION OF THE COURSE .................................................... 18
13. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................ 18
14. THESIS ....................................................................................... 18
15. GLIMPSE OF CURRICULA / Final University Examination .... 19
16. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION. 20
17. LEAVE RULES & REPETITION OF THE COURSE..................... 22
18. ACCOMMODATION ................................................................... 22
19. HEALTH WELFARE SCHEME AND LIFE INSURANCE ............ 23
20. LIBRARY .................................................................................... 23
21. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE ............................... 24
22. DHARAN .................................................................................... 25
23. Techniques for filling OMR Sheet ............................................ 26
1. INTRODUCTION
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) was established on January
18, 1993 and subsequently upgraded to an autonomous Health Sciences
University on October 28, 1998 with a mandate to work towards developing
socially responsible and competent health workforce, providing health care
and engaging in health research. The Institute is located in eastern Nepal and
it has extended its continued health services through teaching district concept
to Primary Health Care Centers, District Hospitals and Zonal Hospitals in eight
districts of the region. This University is aptly named after Bishweshwar
Prasad Koirala, Nepal's visionary leader in social uplifting and a firm believer of
national integration.
This Institute is envisaged as one of the most successful examples of Nepal-
India co-operation. The Health Ministers of the two countries signed the Indo-
Nepal agreement for collaborative development of BPKIHS on the Hindu
auspicious day of Mahashivaratri (March 10, 1994).
BPKIHS has a vision of a self-governing, self-reliant international Health
Sciences University aiming at attracting students and teachers from all over
the world to its constantly innovative educational programs. BPKIHS has also
been envisioned by the Nepalese Parliament as a center of national
importance to produce skilled manpower in health sector to meet the
country's needs and also to function as a center of excellence in the field of
tropical and infectious diseases.
BPKIHS has subspecialty, postgraduate and undergraduate programs. It has
four colleges: Medical, Dental, Nursing and Public Health. Its Central Teaching
Hospital has 763 beds and well established major clinical and basic sciences
departments.
The MBBS program of BPKIHS started in 1994, is recognized by Medical
Council of Nepal, India and Sri-Lanka. It is listed in the World Directory of
Medical Schools published by the WHO.
The Institute started BDS program in 1999, which is recognized by the Nepal
Medical Council. The duration of both BDS and MBBS Program is 4½ years
followed by a year of Compulsory Community Oriented Residential Rotating
Internship, which is mandatory and to be completed successfully at BPKIHS
and its Teaching District Hospitals. This feature is new and unique in this part
of the world.

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Postgraduate programs (MD/MS and MSc) were started in 1999. All the
MD/MS, MSc and MPH degree are recognized by respective councils of Nepal
and several MD/MS degrees (Anesthesiology, Dermatology and Venereology,
Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Surgery, Radiology, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology,
Medicine, Pharmacology and Gynaecology & Obstetrics) are recognized by
Medical Council of India (MCI) as well. MSc in basic sciences are available in
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Medical Biochemistry and Medical
Microbiology.
BSc Nursing program was started in 1996. This program is well recognized
within and outside the country. All the nursing degrees are recognized by
Nepal Nursing Council. There are separate college complexes for both BDS and
Nursing programs in the BPKIHS campus.
The School of Public Health was established in 2005 and it is running a two-
year MPH program. The MSc Nursing Program is running in Community
Health Nursing, Psychiatry Nursing, Maternal Health Nursing, Child Health
Nursing and Medical Surgical Nursing.
MDS Program has been running since 2011 in Conservative Dentistry &
Endodontics, Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Pedodontics & Preventive
Dentistry and Prosthodontics. From 2014, MDS program has been started in
Oral Medicine & Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, Oral Pathology and
Orthodontics.
The allied health sciences course running at present is BSc MIT. In addition,
BPKIHS organizes short-term academic programs/refresher courses for
national and international students, doctors and faculty members. Continuing
medical education on various aspects of health is a culture of BPKIHS.
PhD in different disciplines have been started from 2011. In the year 2013, the
Institute started several new courses/programs as follows:
A. DM/MCh courses have been started in the following subjects:
 DM Cardiology
 DM Gastroenterology and Hepatology
 DM Pulmonary, Critical care and Sleep Medicine
 DM Neonatology
 MCh Urology
 MCh GI Surgery
B. Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (FEM)
C. MD in Hospital Administration (MDHA)

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This University, aiming as a center of excellence in patient care, teaching, and
research in health sector follows an integrated and holistic approach in
academics and services.

Situated in Dharan at the foothills having an area of about 700 acres, the
University has a clean pollution free environment, and water and electricity
supply round the clock. The institute is committed to its social responsibility
and accountability. Candidates from disadvantaged groups are given
opportunities for admission in most of the academic programs.

The Institute has innovative approaches of community-based training of

students and providing services to the local people through the concept of
Teaching District Hospitals (learning by doing at community level). Accordingly,
students of various programs visit and/or are posted to the health institutions
under faculty/specialist supervision where on one hand they get opportunity
to learn in the community set-up; and on the other hand, the local health
institutions get regular qualified health workforce to provide the quality
services by a BPKIHS team of faculty/specialist and interns.

2. VISION, MISSION AND GOALS OF BPKIHS

Vision
BPKIHS has been visualized as
 A self-governing, self-reliant International Health Sciences University
attracting students and teachers from all over the world to its constantly
innovative educational programs.
 A national center for providing quality health services from tertiary to
primary, and developing replicable and sustainable models of integrated
health systems sensitive to the needs of both the individuals and the
community living in urban as well as rural areas.
 A prestigious center for biomedical and health system research, and as a
center of excellence for tropical and infectious diseases.
 A complete health development project through its teaching districts,
which will catalyze an environment-friendly human development initiative
resulting in enhancement in the quality of life of the people of Nepal and
those working in BPKIHS to ensure a high level of commitment to
excellence and dedication to service.

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Mission
The main mission of BPKIHS is to improve the health status of the people of
Nepal by providing holistic health care through training of compassionate,
caring, communicative and socially accountable health workforce acting as
agents of change and through advancement in research and innovation in
service as well as education to ensure healthy individuals and families by
collaborating with all stakeholders.

Goals
Educational Goals
In terms of achieving the educational goals of the Institute, both the present
curricula and future educational programmes are to be need-based, integrated,
community-oriented and partially problem-solving in line with innovative medical
education programmes epitomized in the Edinburgh Declaration of 1988. These
are the basic tenets on which BPKIHS curricula are based.

In the area of service delivery, this Institute is committed to provide services not
only to those coming to its teaching hospital but also to those who are not able to
do so. The Institute does this by reaching out to the community that cannot reach
the Institute. It is not only reaching out to the sick in the community but is
committed to the active promotion of positive health and through it,
improvement in the status of the community health that will serve as a measure
of attainment of our service goals. The faculty at BPKIHS is expected to monitor
health indicators such as Infant mortality rate, crude birth rate, crude death rate,
blindness, deafness and disability rates etc. on an ongoing basis much in the same
way as we monitor our individual patients in terms of established clinical
parameters.
Research goals
In the field of research, high priority is accorded to the areas requiring greater
attention to solve the existing and emerging health problems threatening the
well-being of large population groups using multi-disciplinary, integrated and
problem-solving approach. Greater emphasis is placed on research which will
lead to application of available knowledge for the benefit of large number of
people.

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3. SEATS AVAILABLE
a. MSc – Basic Sciences
S. N. Disciplines/Subjects Available Seats
Open (Heavily Subsidized Tuition Fee)
1 Human Anatomy 2
2 Human Physiology 2
3 Medical Biochemistry 3
4 Medical Microbiology 1
Total 8
b. MSc – Nursing
S. N. Disciplines/Subjects Available Seats
Open (Heavily High Tuition
Subsidized Tuition Fee) Fee
1 Community Health Nursing 2 3
2 Maternal Health Nursing 2 3
3 Child Health Nursing 2 3
4 Medical – Surgical Nursing 2 3
5 Psychiatric Nursing 2 2
Total 10 14

Note:
Candidates are eligible to opt for Open and High Tuition Fee Scheme (Multiple
options permitted). However, selection will be based on merit, counseling &
availability of seats.
c. MPH
S. No. Categories of Seats Available Seats
Open (Heavily Subsidized Tuition Fee)
1. 4
For Nepalese only
Partially Subsidized Tuition Fee Scheme (PSTFS)
2. 4
For Nepalese and foreign nationals
High Tuition Fee Scheme (HTFS)
3. 7
For Nepalese and foreign nationals
Total 15

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4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All candidates having age less than 35 years by the last date of submission
of application are eligible to apply. However, age limit for candidates
working in the relevant field is up to 45 years.
4.1 MSc Human Anatomy
Any candidate who has passed MBBS/BDS/BSc Human Anatomy or a three-
year course in BSc in Human Biology or Zoology or Bachelor in Veterinary
Sciences, BSc MIT, BSc MLT from College/Institute recognized by BPKIHS,
(registered in concerned council, if applicable).
4.2 MSc Medical Biochemistry
Any candidate who has passed MBBS/BDS/BSc in life Science with Chemistry
as a separate subject, Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT),
BSc Chemistry, BSc Biochemistry, BSc Nursing, BSc Human Biology from
College/Institution recognized by BPKIHS.
4.3 MSc Medical Microbiology:
Any candidate who has passed MBBS/BDS/BSc in life Science with Chemistry
as a separate subject, Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT),
BSc Chemistry, BSc Microbiology, BSc Veterinary from College/Institution
recognized by BPKIHS, (registered in concerned council, if applicable).
4.4 MSc Human Physiology:
Any candidate who has passed MBBS/BDS/Bachelor in Ayurvedic (and
Modern) Medicine and Surgery (BAMMS/BAMS), Bachelor in Naturopathy
and Yogic sciences (BNYS), BSc Nursing, BSc in Human Biology or Human
Physiology, BSc Veterinary Sciences, BSc Biology, BSc Zoology, Bachelor in
Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT), Bachelor in Medical Imaging
Technology (BMIT), BSc Microbiology, Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT),
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) from College/
Institution recognized by BPKIHS (and registered in concerned council, if
applicable), after ISc /10+2 in Science and minimum of 3 years of Bachelor
degree.
4.5 MSc Nursing Program:
Any candidate who has passed BSc Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
program from any Institution recognized by BPKIHS, with two years of
work experience after the graduation (by the last date of submission of
application) and registered with the Nepal Nursing Council and age not
exceeding 35 years by the last date of submission of application is
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eligible to apply. However, age limit for candidates working in the
relevant field is up to 45 years.

4.6 Master in Public Health (MPH) Program:

Candidates with
a) Bachelor degree in any health related sciences from recognized university
(e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Biological Sciences,
Nutrition, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Ayurveda and
Optometry) with one year work experience.
OR
b) 4 years bachelor degree or 16-years of education in any social or
management sciences from recognized university (e.g. Sociology,
Population Studies, Management, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology
and Social Work) with two year work experience.

Note:
 Work experience in recognized public or private health or
developmental organization or in teaching institutes/universities
related to health sciences is mandatory.
 Work experience is not mandatory for Medicine, Dentistry and Public
Health graduates.

5. HOW TO APPLY
1. Candidate must submit his/her application online ONLY. There is no
provision for manual submission of application. Please read the
prospectus carefully before proceeding to apply.
Procedure for Online Application
 Instructions to submit online application is available on the institute’s
website: bpkihs.edu, entrance.bpkihs.edu Follow the link provided on
home page. Please read the instructions carefully before filling the
online application forms.
 Scanned copies of all the essential certificates/documents (as
mentioned in Page. No. 11 Serial No. 5), photo & signature must be
uploaded along with the application as and where necessary. The full
signature of the selected candidate will be verified at the time of
entrance examination and admission. A photograph and digital
thumbprint of the candidate will be taken during the entrance
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 examination for verification of his/her identity and for keeping
institutional record.
 Examination Fees: NPR 5,000/-
 Submission period for application is from 27th April 2018 to 27th May
(Sunday) 2018. However, forms can be submitted with a late
processing extra fee of NPR 2,000/- from 28th May 2018 till 3rd June
(Sunday) 2018.
 Once the form has been submitted, it will be scrutinized and the
status of the application will be intimated within 7 days.
 Candidates must bring and deposit the original bank voucher/SWIFT
transfer receipt at the time of Entrance Examination.
 Admit card will be electronically issued/can be downloaded after 17th
June 2018 following verification of the uploaded certificates/bank
voucher/SWIFT transfer and the application form.

2. The mode of payment for applying for the Entrance Examination is as

follows
i. The fee should be deposited in favor of “B. P. Koirala Institute of
Health Sciences, Dharan” by Bank Voucher.
OR
A SWIFT transfer should be made in favor of “B. P. Koirala Institute of
Health Sciences, Dharan" in any one of the banks mentioned below.
ii. The Name and Registration ID of the candidate should be clearly
mentioned in the Bank Voucher or SWIFT transfer document. Drafts
will not be accepted.
iii. The fees can be deposited at any of the following banks.
SN Name of the Bank A/C No. SWIFT Code
1. Standard Chartered Bank
01-0256021-38 SCBLNPKA
Nepal, Biratnagar
2. NIC Asia Bank Limited,
2303014805524004 NICENPKA
Dharan
3. Nepal SBI Bank Limited,
19035240100023 NSBINPKA
Dharan
Note: Amount deposited in accounts other than above will not be valid.

3. Please go through the prospectus carefully before completing the forms.

4. Enter date of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar (A.D.).
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5. Select choice of Tuition Fee Scheme of the program in which the
candidate wishes to apply in the box given. The scheme cannot be
changed after the final submission.
6. Documents to be uploaded for completion of application form:
Scanned copies of each of the following original documents (scanned copies
of photocopies will not be accepted):
a. Certificates and marks sheets/transcript of Masters degree or
MBBS/BDS/Bachelors Degree (whichever is applicable)
b. For medical graduates, irrespective of nationality, it is mandatory to
submit his/her registration with the medical council/accreditation
body of their respective country.
c. Any candidate who has been working in hospitals under Ministry of
Health must submit 'No Objection Letter' from the Ministry of Health,
Ramshahpath, Kathmandu at the time of application. Likewise,
candidates working in other Public Institutions should also submit "No
Objection Letter" from their parent institutions. No other letters will
be entertained.
d. Document of sponsorship for the sponsored candidate (if applicable).
e. Citizenship (both sides)/valid identity document (for international
candidates)/passport.
f. Bank voucher/SWIFT transfer receipt.
Note: Applications will be rejected if scanned copies of photocopies
are uploaded.

7. Instructions for Photograph:

i) One recent passport size colored photograph, taken from 27th April
2018 onwards, with light background is required.
ii) Black & white / Polaroid photographs are NOT acceptable.
iii) The photograph must be snapped holding an A4 size placard with
name of candidate and date of photograph taken printed on it. In case
name and date are printed on the photograph after taking it, the
application will be rejected.
iv) The name and date on the photograph should be legible.

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 Example:
Bijaya Bashyal
27th April 2018

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NOTE: Candidate must upload photograph, signature and other required
documents. Do not make any mistake while uploading these documents.
The scanned copy of photograph, signature and other required documents
should be in JPEG or JPG file format.
Candidate must have soft copy/digital copy of passport size photograph
and save it as "Photograph Name". The size of the photograph must be
between 200 to 500 KB.
a. Photograph must show the face and both ears clearly.
b. Photograph should not have cap, goggles/spectacles.
c. Originality of the photograph should not be altered.
d. Any application received with photograph submitted other than above
will be rejected.

8. Instructions for Signature

a. Draw a rectangle of 2”x 1” on a blank white paper.
b. Put your signature with a black pen almost filling the rectangle.
c. Scan that paper, crop the signature area and save it as your name
d. The size of the signature must be between 100 to 200 KB.

Example:

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9. Incomplete application forms will NOT be accepted. Application with all
required enclosures must be submitted within the stipulated date and time.
10. No recommendations except the above-mentioned documents should be
submitted with the application form. All entries and signature of the
applicant should be made in proper places.
11. In case any document/certificate required to be submitted along with the
application form is not uploaded, the application will be summarily rejected.

12. In all disputes pertaining to the conducting of the examination, selection and
admission and/or any relevant issues, the decision of the Entrance
Examination Committee, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences shall be
final.

Important:
1. In case any candidate is found to have furnished false information or
certificate or withheld or concealed information, he/she shall be debarred
from examination or getting admission and action will be taken against
him/her as deemed fit.
2. Any attempt on the part of the candidate to influence the process of
admission directly or indirectly will be treated as a disqualification.
3. Admission of the candidates to the Entrance Examination is provisional,
subject to their being found otherwise eligible for admission to the course
concerned.

6. SELECTION PROCESS
a. Entrance Examination
For MPH
Entrance Examination: at 9:30 am on 21th June (Thursday) 2018
Venue: B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan.

For MSc
Entrance Examination: at 2:30 pm on 21th June (Thursday) 2018
Venue: B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan.

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Structure of the Examination
MSc candidate
The Entrance Examination will be of 3 hours duration and will have one
paper consisting of 200 single best responses multiple choice questions
carrying 200 marks covering the subjects as given below. The question
paper will have two parts; Part I having a weight of approximately 40% &
Part II having a weight of approximately 60%. A master merit list of all
candidates who appeared in the entrance examination and scored at least
50% marks (cut-off mark) will be drawn. There is no negative marking.

Part - I Contents
For all MSc Programmes
Information Sciences, Essentials of Biostatistics and Basic Research
Methodology, Applied Sciences, General Knowledge and English.

Part - II Contents
For MSc in Anatomy/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Physiology
Applied Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Physiology
(Approx. equal proportion from each of these disciplines).

MSc Nursing
Part - I
Information Sciences, Essentials of Biostatistics and Basic Research
Methodology, Applied Sciences, Educational Science, Management,
General Knowledge and English.
Part - II
Basic Nursing Problems and Concepts.

MPH
The Entrance examination will be of 3 hours duration with 200 single best
response multiple choice questions carrying 200 marks. A master merit
list of all candidates who appeared in the entrance examination and
scored at least 50% marks (cut-off mark) will be drawn. There is no
negative marking. The Entrance Examination is common for both
Nepalese and International candidates. The subjects from where the
questions will be asked are:

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 Health Related 80
Research Methodology 60
English 40
General Knowledge & Aptitude on Public Health 20
Total 200
In case of tie
In case of tie in MSc candidates, the candidate who has scored higher marks in
the Bachelor level examination will be given higher position in the merit list.
In MPH program, the candidate who has scored higher marks in the health
related section of the entrance examination will be given higher position in
the merit list. If there is 2nd tie between two or more candidates for the last
place for counseling by virtue of the candidate having same marks in the
Entrance Examination, the candidate older in age will be given higher position
in the merit list.
Electronic devices (such as calculator, digital watch, mobile phone, log tables
etc.) and pen, ball pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, wallet etc. will not be
allowed in the examination hall. For writing on the answer sheet, ball pen
will be provided in the examination hall. The examination center will not
look after the personal belongings (mobile phones, bags etc.) of the
candidates and they have to make their own arrangement for their safe
custody.

Wearing full sleeved shirts is not allowed on the day of entrance

examination.

Counseling
In the context of Entrance Examinations, counseling is the process of selecting
the subjects and confirming the seats and categories by the candidates
themselves on the basis of the merit list drawn from the Entrance
Examination. At the time of counseling, the candidates must have Entrance
Examination Admit Card with them.

 MSc and MPH Counseling

 MSc Basic Science (Human Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical
Microbiology and Human Physiology) candidates, MSc Nursing and MPH

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 candidates who appeared in the entrance examination shall be called for
the counseling in order of merit.
 Candidate called for counseling should report to the BPKIHS Dharan at
10:00 am on 27th June (Wednesday) 2018 along with the original
certificates/documents.
1. Candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of merit.
2. Candidates of MSc on top of the merit list will be given first
preference to choose a discipline and tuition fee scheme available
in MSc and MSc Nursing program at the time of counseling.
3. Candidates of MPH on top of the merit list will be given first
preference to choose the tuition fee scheme.
4. Candidate who gives written confirmation of subject and tuition
fee scheme for admission must deposit their required original
certificates at the time of counseling. If they want to withdraw the
certificates to cancel the admission process, certificates will be
returned only after the session starts after paying a penalty as per
institute rules.

Medical Fitness Examination

It does not carry any marks but being medically fit for further studies is a
must. The selected candidate for MSc, MPH shall have to undergo medical
fitness examination by a Medical Board set up by the Institute. In case of need
for further investigation, the Board may refer the candidate to other
institutions. In this case, all the expenses must be borne by the candidate. If, in
the assessment of the Medical Board, a candidate is found medically unfit for
admission to the course, he/she will not be admitted, and the decision of the
Board shall be final. In that case, in his/her place, the name of the candidate
next on the merit-based waiting list will be announced for admission.
Please note that it takes a minimum of three days to complete Medical Fitness
Examination. The PG students must take all vaccinations as advised by the
Medical Board.

7. ADMISSION
MSc and MPH candidate
All successful candidates should take admission by 5:00 pm 28th June
(Thursday) to 4th July (Wednesday) 2018. The list of candidates who qualify
for admission will be put up on the notice boards of the BPKIHS in Dharan.

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All subsequent announcements of results for admission will be put up on the
notice boards of BPKIHS, Dharan (Phone: 00977-25-530735 (Direct Line),
00977 25 525555, Ext: 2278, 5278, 5279 or 4017) and will be made available
on the webpage: entrance.bpkihs.edu.

8. DATE OF JOINING
Selected candidates for MSc/MPH is required to report to the respective
departments/school by 2nd September (Sunday) 2018. There will be an
orientation class on the 1st September, 2018. A Foundation Course shall be
organized for all PG students (MSc and MPH). The participation in the
foundation course is mandatory.

9. CONTRACT
Contract will be as per the rules of the Institute. The PG student must strictly
adhere to the student Code of Conduct as per the rules and regulations. A
candidate who has been admitted in post-graduate program of one specialty
will not be allowed to change his/her subject nor will he/she be allowed to
leave before completion of the course without a genuine reason. If any
candidate leaves his/her course prior to its completion, fees paid for the
running installment will not be refunded.
Original academic certificates of all students will be kept in the Institute and
will be given back to the concerned individual only after completion of the
first year.

10. FEE STRUCTURE

MSc candidate
Amount of fees in Frequency of
S. N. Particular/headings
NPR payment
1 Admission 4000 per year
2 Library 6000 per year
Laboratory, Computer Lab/Field
3 6000 per year
Program fee
4 Student welfare fund 4000 per year
5 Hostel Fee 2000 per month
6 Hostel Maintenance Fee 4800 per year
7 Tuition Fee
a. Open (HSTFS) 1,50,000 per year
b. High Tuition Fee Scheme (HTFS) 3,50,000 per year
8 Regular Examination 5400 per year

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 Amount of fees in Frequency of
S. N. Particular/headings
NPR payment
Supplementary Exam (in case of failure) 5400 per attempt
9 Thesis Evaluation 30000 one time
Refundable Deposits (Library, Laboratory,
10 16500 one time
etc.)
11 Health Welfare Scheme Charge 1600 per year
Life Insurance Premium
12 2000 per year
(Sum insured Rs. 5,00,000/-)
13 Nepal Health Profession Council 1500 one time
14 Nepal Nursing Council Fee 5000 one time
MPH candidate
S. Amount of fees in Frequency of
Particular/headings
N. NPR payment
1 Admission 4000 per year
2 Library 6000 per year
3 Field Program fee 6000 per year
4 Student welfare fund 4000 per year
5 Hostel Fee 2000 per month
6 Hostel Maintenance Fee 4800 per year
Tuition (differs according to seat category)
a. Open Category/ Heavily Subsidized 1,50,000 per year
7 b. Partially Subsidized Tuition Fee
3,50,000 per year
Scheme (PSTFS)
c. High Tuition Fee Scheme 5,00,000 per year
Regular Examination 5400 per semester
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Supplementary Exam (in case of failure) 5400 per attempt
9 Thesis Evaluation 30000 one time
Refundable Deposits (Library,
10 16500 one time
Laboratory, Computer Lab etc.)
11 Health Welfare Scheme Charge 1600 per year
Life Insurance Premium
12 2000 per year
(Sum insured Rs. 5,00,000/-)
13 Nepal Health Profession Council Fee 2000 one time

Please note the following additional rules:

1. The Senate (the Governing Body of the University) may change or review
the fees & expenses.
2. Tuition Fee can be paid in three equal installments, the first being paid at
the time of admission, and remaining installments at intervals not
exceeding four months thereafter. All other fees should be paid at the
time of admission. The last date of payment of fees must be strictly
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 adhered to. No extension is possible unless an exceptional case by prior
approval from the Registrar not extending a period of 15 days from the
last date with payment of fine Rs. 100/- per day. For further delay after
15 days the following fine shall be imposed:
For Open Category: Rs. 150/- per day
For PSTFS Rs. 200/- per day
For HTFS: Rs. 500/- per day
3. Students not paying fees on time will not be allowed to sit in annual
examination. Admit card for such students will not be issued.
4. Health Insurance and life insurance is compulsory. The premium may vary
each year.
5. Students who are required to appear in the supplementary examination
have to pay examination fee as mentioned above.
Note: All the Post Graduate students get one-time thesis grant of Rs 5,000
(MSc /MPH students).

11. CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION/ LEAVING THE COURSE

Candidates who give written confirmation of program/category for admission
must deposit the required original certificates immediately after the
counseling.

1. After completing the admission process, if a candidate wishes to cancel

his/her admission before the start of the course, he/she will be refunded
the fees after deducting 50% from the first installment. The deposit will be
refunded.

2. After the start of the course, if a candidate wishes to cancel his/her

admission within 30 days, s/he will be not be refunded the fees paid for
the first installment. The deposit will be refunded.

3. Candidates who want to leave the course after 30 days will not be
refunded the first installment. S/he will have to pay additional Rs. one lakh
as penalty to get back the deposited certificates. The deposit will be
refunded.

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12. DURATION OF THE COURSE
The MSc Nursing and MPH programs are of 2 years duration. The MSc (Basic
Sciences) course is of 3 years duration. The maximum limit to complete the PG
course in all the PG programs (MSc, MPH) should not exceed 6 years from the
date of the start of the course.

13. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the curriculum, apart from the teaching/learning activities, MSc
and MPH students shall be engaged in the research work under the supervision of
faculty members. They will also be posted in the teaching hospital laboratories/or
teaching district hospitals and other hospitals wherever curriculum demands.

14. THESIS
MSc (Basic Sciences) candidate must complete thesis by the end of second
year of the course. Thesis completion with its approval is a prerequisite to be
eligible to sit in final examination. Thesis protocol (proposal) should be
submitted by 6 months after admission in the course. No extension of time
will be granted. The thesis of the MSc candidate, who is not able to submit by
the stipulated time, will not be sent for evaluation for the purpose of next
scheduled examination.

MSc Nursing and MPH thesis is considered as one of the regular subjects and
carries marks. A time slot is given to the student for preparing thesis protocol
(6 months) and writing and submitting the thesis. Thesis must be completed
and submitted by the end of 18 months of course.

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15. GLIMPSE OF CURRICULA / Final University Examination
a. MSc Basic Sciences program
Papers Specification
Basic medical science
1 applied to particular
discipline
2 Specific discipline
3 Specific discipline
Recent advances
4 applicable to the
discipline
Short and long case(s)
& /or lab exercises
Practical
depending on
discipline
b. MSc Nursing program
Papers Specification
Nursing Concepts,
1
Principles and Practice
2 Educational Science
Health Management
3 Theory
and leadership
4 Specific Discipline
Research and
5 assertion reason)
Biostatistics
Short and long case(s)
& /or lab exercises
Practical
depending on
discipline
Exam
Type of questions
type
Structured long, semi-long, &
short answer questions,
modified essay question or
problem solving exercises,
Theory
three types of multiple choice
questions (single best
response, true /false, assertion
reason)
Short and long case(s) & /or
Practical lab exercises depending on
and viva discipline plus OSPE/OSCE,
OSLER and viva
Exam
Type of questions
type
Structured long, semi-long, &
short answer questions,
modified essay question or
problem solving exercises,
three types of multiple choice
questions (single best
response, true /false,
Short and long case(s) & /or
Practical lab exercises depending on
and viva discipline plus OSPE/OSCE,
OSLER and viva
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c. MPH
Papers Specification
Basic medical science
1 applied to particular
discipline
2 Specific discipline
3 Specific discipline
Recent advances applicable
4
to the discipline
Short and long case(s) & /or
Practical lab exercises depending on
discipline
Exam
Type of questions
type
Structured long and short
answer questions, modified
essay question or problem
Theory solving exercises, three types of
multiple choice questions
(single best response, true
/false, assertion reason)
Short and long case(s) & /or lab
Practical exercises depending on
and viva discipline plus OSPE/OSCE,
OSLER and viva

16. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FINAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION

a. MSc
1. PG student will be continuously evaluated throughout the course.
2. PG Student is required to maintain logbook/portfolio (which carries marks)
throughout the course.
3. The final examination, which will be held within 34-36 months, shall consist
of theory, practical & viva.
4. The theory examination will consist of four papers: Paper I- Applied Basic
Science, Paper II- Specific Subject, Paper III-Specific Subject and Paper IV-
Recent Advances.
5. The theory papers will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short
Answer Questions (SAQs), Modified Essay Questions (MEQs) or Problem
Solving Exercises (PSEs) and Structured Long Answer Questions (SLAQ).
6. Practical examination will be conducted by the concerned department, and
would include short, semi-long and long cases, VIVA and OSCE/OSPE.
7. Two internal assessments will be conducted by the concerned department,
first in 1½ year and the second in 2½ years. For MSc Nursing course, two
internal assessments will be conducted by the concerned department, first

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 at the end of 9 months and the second at the end of 18 months of the
course.
8. PG student will be given only one chance for appearing in the internal
assessment. The internal assessment will not be a barrier to appear in the
final examination. The contribution of internal assessment & annual
examination to the final assessment will be 30% & 70% respectively. The
30% marks comprise: 10% from the first internal assessment; 10% from the
second internal assessment; and 10% from the logbook/portfolio
assessment. Separate re-internal assessment for failures in the final
assessment will not be taken. In that case, the re-examination
(supplementary final examination) will carry 100% marks.
9. The PG student must maintain the record of their teaching/learning activities
in their logbook/portfolio, which is regularly evaluated by respective PG
Program In-charge/head of the department.
10. Supplementary final examination will be held after six months of the final
examination.
11. The overall assessment of PG student will be declared after the final
assessment, which consists of 30% internal assessment and 70% annual
examination. For successful completion of the program a student must
secure at least 50% marks both in practical & theory separately, complete
the official academic duration, approval of submitted thesis, and show
appropriate professional behavior.

b. MPH
1. MPH student will be continuously evaluated.
2. There will be 30% internal assessment and 70% final examination for all
theory papers and practical.
3. There will be an internal assessment at the end of each year.
4. There will be final examination at the end of two years. It will include
theory papers, practical, thesis, viva.
5. Thesis protocol should be submitted by 6 month of completion. Duly
completed thesis has to be submitted by the end of 18 months of the
course. It carries marks as one of the subjects. If there is a failure to
comply this rule, the candidate has to repeat the course for another 6
months.
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17. LEAVE RULES & REPETITION OF THE COURSE
MSc student
80% of all classes must be attended to be eligible for appearing in the final
examination.
In case of inability to submit thesis on time or a candidate failing in final
examination, a student has to repeat the course for 6 months. Such student will
not be allowed to appear in the regular final examination, and will have to
appear in the Supplementary Examination after 6 months provided all other
requirements be met. Final decision will rest upon the Office of the Rector.
However, the Examination Section will decide the examination dates. Such
candidate is required to vacate the hostel accommodation. They have to pay
examination fees as mentioned in the respective section of this prospectus.

MPH student
80% of all classes must be attended to be eligible for appearing in the final
examination. In case of failure in the final examination or inability to submit
the thesis on time, a 6-month repetition will have to be made. Final decision
will rest upon the Office of the Rector. In case of repetition of the course due
to above-mentioned or any other reason, the candidate has to pay fee for the
period (including of library, laboratory, student welfare, tuition, hostel & its
maintenance fee and examination fee). In the year of repetition, the candidate
has to get his/her health insured comprehensively.

Repeating student shall pay fees as follows (applicable to all programmes):

1. Tuition Fee: 15% of the total tuition fee of the period being repeated i.e.
either 6 months or 1 year as the case may be.
2. All other fees: 100% as mentioned in the prospectus

18. ACCOMMODATION
For MSc or MPH students, accommodation will be provided on the basis of
availability and on sharing basis. Fees will be charged after allotment of
rooms.

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19. HEALTH WELFARE SCHEME AND LIFE INSURANCE
Candidate admitted in any of the courses will have to get themselves enrolled in
health welfare scheme. They will have to renew their health welfare scheme
every year during their whole study period in BPKIHS. The student must make
sure that they comply with the directives of the welfare scheme.

In addition to the health welfare, all students will be required to get life insurance
which will cover only the study period for an amount of Rs 5,00,000. The
students will have to renew the life insurance policy every year.

20. LIBRARY
The Central Library is well-equipped and resourceful maintaining relevant
collection of medical books, electronic journals and other resources. It is
providing services for 15 hours a day from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm (Sunday –
Thursday). On Fridays, it opens from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and on Saturdays,
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm except on public holidays. The essential
international and Indian medical journals are being subscribed to the Central
Library annually. Apart from these resources, approximately 14000 titles of
biomedical health sciences free full text e- journals, books, Cochrane and
essential databases are accessible from WHO/HINARI. The Annual Reviews on
various disciplines are also made freely available to the users. The Electronic
Information Services (EIS) has been upgraded in library by enabling access to
online resources through personal device i.e. laptop, notebook via Wi-Fi
connection. Desktop computers are also installed to assist users. Each
department has its own Departmental Library with essential collection of
books and journals, which is updated regularly.

The library has set up its own dedicated server for searching library collections
and providing free full text access to all e-resources available through HINARI,
Annual Reviews, Open Access Journals. Digital Library, useful links and
relevant resources are also facilitated through a single platform, E-library,
which is made accessible from the IP address/URL
http://elibrary.bpkihs.edu:8000 within the BPKIHS Networking/LAN
Networking. In addition to these, the Library is conducting various activities to
enhance the knowledge and skills of users for literature search, electronic
information access and so on.

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21. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE
The Entrance Examination Committee of the institute governs selection of
candidates for admission to all academic programs. The Committee invites and
receives applications, screens eligibility, rejects applications not meeting the
eligibility criteria, fixes examination date, time and its centers, conducts entrance
examinations, publishes results, and recommends admission of successful
candidates. The Committee also reserves the right of cancellation of admission
of any candidate, if, after inquiry it is proved that the information provided by
the applicant is false. The decision of the Entrance Examination Committee
shall be final and binding.

Note:
1. During the examination/before/or later, if a candidate is found indulging in
any unfair means, he/she shall be deemed to have used unfair practice at
the examination. Such candidates would be expelled and debarred from
taking the examination in future too and shall also be liable for criminal
action and/or any other action deem fit by the institute.

2. The seats for all the MSc and MPH program offered by B.P. Koirala Institute
of Health Sciences, Dharan is based on merit in the Entrance Examination.
The institute has no agents or middlemen for admissions.

3. The Entrance Committee will make all efforts to avoid mistakes while
preparing and publishing results but the Committee or the Institute will
not be responsible for inadvertent mistakes incurred due to human
error. The Entrance Committee also reserves the right to correct
mistakes if they are found at any point of time.

4. Any attempt on the part of the candidate to influence the process of

admission directly or indirectly will be treated as a disqualification.

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22. DHARAN
Dharan is a lovely town situated at the foothill of Siwalik/Chure Mountains in the
Eastern Region of Nepal. This town is one of the most important industrial,
economic and educational centers in the region and a gateway to the eastern hills
& mountains of Nepal. Dharan has climate and vegetation a mixture of tropical
and sub-tropical. It has very pleasant weather throughout the year. The summer
is warm having a maximum average temperature 32oC and the winter very
pleasant having a minimum average temperature 10oC.

The population of Dharan Sub-metropolitan is 1,16,181 (Male-54599, Female-

61582; Census 2068 BS) having mixed ethnicity and religion. The cultural diversity
is another important aspect of Dharan.

Dharan is connected with a domestic airport in Biratnagar few km north from

Indian state of Bihar, about 40 km south (1 hour drive) from Dharan. The same
road continues to north connecting Bhedetar (a hill station ½ hour drive from
Dharan), Dhankuta (about 52 kilometers further north), Hile and Basantapur.
Dharan is easily approachable from Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri
in West Bengal, Katihar and Jogbani in Bihar. Trip to Dhankuta, Hile and
Basantapur would definitely be a remarkable one for anyone to see picturesque
mountains of the Himalayan ranges. The panoramic views of the majestic
mountains and the Himalayas seen from Hile & Basantapur will never be enough
to anyone who loves nature.

Dharan is a heritage of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims; there are Mosques and
Churches as well. Barahakshetra, Bishnupaduka, Dantakali, Pindeshwar, Budha
Subba and Panchakanya temples are the famous Hindu holy places one should
not miss to visit.

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Techniques for filling Name, Roll Number, Course Applied for and Answer in the Answer Sheet

MSc Anatomy

B I J AYA BAS H YAL

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23. Techniques for filling OMR Sheet

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